The Samsung Galaxy S26 uses a 50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, and PDAF, paired with a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS. It records rear video up to 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, and 1080p@240fps, while the front 12MP camera supports 4K@60fps and 1080p@30fps. The Xiaomi 17T Pro features a 50MP Light Fusion 950 main sensor with f/1.67 aperture, OIS, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto with OIS and Leica tuning.
It records rear video up to 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, and 1080p@240fps, plus 4K Log recording, while the front 20MP camera supports 1080p@60fps and 4K@30fps. The Xiaomi 17 offers a 50MP main camera with f/1.7 aperture, OIS, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP 3.2x telephoto with OIS, recording rear video up to 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, and 1080p@960fps, with the front 20MP camera capped at 1080p@60fps.
The Vivo X300 Pro is equipped with a 50MP main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, OIS, a 200MP 3.7x periscope telephoto with OIS, and a 50MP ultrawide lens, plus a 50MP front camera with autofocus. It records rear video up to 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, and 1080p@240fps, with Dolby Vision HDR and 4K@120fps 10-bit Log, and front video at 4K@60fps and 1080p@30fps.
On paper, the Vivo X300 Pro’s 200MP periscope telephoto and 50MP AF front camera give it a clear advantage for zoom photography and high-resolution selfies, while its 4K@120fps 10-bit Log and Dolby Vision HDR video make it the strongest option for creators. The Galaxy S26’s 10MP 3x telephoto and 8K@30fps video are solid, but it lacks the high-resolution telephoto and advanced video features of the X300 Pro and 17T Pro.
The Xiaomi 17T Pro’s 50MP 5x periscope and 4K@120fps video position it as a strong telephoto and video contender, while the Xiaomi 17 offers a balanced 3.2x telephoto and 1080p@960fps slow-motion for enthusiasts.
For Pakistani buyers, the Galaxy S26 at PKR 330,000 offers a reliable 50MP OIS system with 8K@30fps video, but it lacks the high-resolution telephoto and advanced video features of the X300 Pro and 17T Pro. The Xiaomi 17T Pro at PKR 260,000 provides the best value with its 50MP 5x periscope and 4K@120fps video, while the Xiaomi 17 and Vivo X300 Pro at PKR 320,000 target users who value either balanced specs or superior camera versatility and video capabilities.
Verdict: The Vivo X300 Pro leads in camera versatility with its 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP AF front camera, and 4K@120fps 10-bit Log video, the Xiaomi 17T Pro offers the best telephoto value with its 50MP 5x periscope and 4K@120fps recording, the Samsung Galaxy S26 provides a solid 50MP OIS system with 8K@30fps video, and the Xiaomi 17 sits behind with a balanced 3.2x telephoto and 1080p@960fps slow-motion.